I think I started a thread about barking - maybe not.
My 14-month-old Yorkie has barked enough that I know he has a good little bark in him. He barks when someone gets him riled up playing - and he barks in the evening when he sees his or something else's reflection in the glass of one of my doors. Otherwise, he's usually quiet.
I am so thankful that the Bichon I have is not a barker. If he were - I'm sure he and the new pup would be singing a lot of songs together. Sometimes you have have much worse barking problems with two dogs. They do keep one another going.
CappysMom ---it sounds like you have an especially lovely little guy - very well behaved and very smart.
I personally like my dogs to be friendly with everyone. It certainly helps other people enjoy them too. And, I'm always there - so, I know who they're visiting with.
My new little puppy does like everyone. He just sits around with me - taking me for granted and all that - but when anyone comes visiting to my house, he goes bonkers - kissing, jumping, licking, loving and is so excited. It is great fun to watch him behave that way, and everyone else enjoys it too.
This is what puppies are all about!
Well - we can all see how the barking goes as our pups grow up.
Carol Jean |